PS-3185SH
User Guide
P.
9
Remote Trunk Release
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by
pressing the
TRUNK
button for 3 seconds on the remote transmitter or by pressing the
TRUNK
button
TWICE
within 3 seconds.
Engine Run Time
If you have a gas engine, your Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 4, 15,
or 25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the Remote Car Starter can be
programmed to run the engine for 9, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).
Extended Run Time
With the vehicle running under a remote start, pressing and holding the
START
button for more than
1 second will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from the beginning.
To stop the vehicle, at any moment, simply press the
STOP
button. This procedure can only be
carried out once per remote start.
Example: if your Module is programmed for a run time of 4 minutes and your vehicle has been
running for 3 minutes already, pressing the
START
button will reset the counter to zero and the
Engine will run for another cycle (in this case, 4 minutes).
Multi-car Operation
This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same Remote Car Starter
model, to control both systems with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle,
simultaneously press the
TRUNK
button and the button of the function you wish to use.
Note: Your remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer.
•
Press
TRUNK
+
LOCK
button simultaneously: ....
LOCK
•
Press
TRUNK
+
UNLOCK
: .....................................
UNLOCK
•
Press
TRUNK
+
START
:........................................
START
•
Press
TRUNK
+
STOP
:..........................................
STOP
•
Press
TRUNK
+
LOCK
+
UNLOCK
: .........................
AUX 3 (TRUNK)
•
Press
TRUNK
+
STOP
for 3 sec:...........................Cold Weather Mode
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
•
The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
•
The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers…)
•
Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
•
The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
range.
•
The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this
case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is facing
in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of the
vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the back.
Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range.
•
The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
•
Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.
•
The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or factory
alarm.
